crevicetool
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With just a touch of chrome......
Electrolux Model S on eBay
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electrolux~137
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; font-size: medium;">The Model R really is a cool and lovely machine. Granted, I have a soft spot for all the economy models because so many people had them.</span>
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There is also a 1453 in the Diamond J colors.
henry200
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And 1453's in the Olympia and Silverado colors as well.
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To further elaborate on Charles' comments re the Model T
What I have been told is that the Model T was introduced to compete with another "thrift" model that was being manufactured by another company at the same time in 1956. Also, I've been told that the Model T provided a way for Electrolux to use up its copious amount of leftover Model XXX bodies and bag chambers.
And it's true...the Model T had no aesthetic whatsoever. One might even consider it to be a rather "homely" vacuum cleaner...sort of the AMC Gremlin of vacuums (hehe). It was nothing more than a cylinder with two holes at each end...and not even so much as a rubber bumper to prevent it from getting dented if accidentally slammed into a wall while being dragged.
What I have been told is that the Model T was introduced to compete with another "thrift" model that was being manufactured by another company at the same time in 1956. Also, I've been told that the Model T provided a way for Electrolux to use up its copious amount of leftover Model XXX bodies and bag chambers.
And it's true...the Model T had no aesthetic whatsoever. One might even consider it to be a rather "homely" vacuum cleaner...sort of the AMC Gremlin of vacuums (hehe). It was nothing more than a cylinder with two holes at each end...and not even so much as a rubber bumper to prevent it from getting dented if accidentally slammed into a wall while being dragged.
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It's here!
The little tike showed up on my doorstep this morning. It has some bumps and scrapes but still runs as strong and smoothly as the day it was born. I've already done the jet propulsion test....remove the cover, turn it on and watch it travel across the garage floor! The poor thing has been through a dust storm so a thorough cleaning is in order, and once the baby blanket two-toned blue finish is restored I will need to give it a name. It's so gosh darned cute!
The little tike showed up on my doorstep this morning. It has some bumps and scrapes but still runs as strong and smoothly as the day it was born. I've already done the jet propulsion test....remove the cover, turn it on and watch it travel across the garage floor! The poor thing has been through a dust storm so a thorough cleaning is in order, and once the baby blanket two-toned blue finish is restored I will need to give it a name. It's so gosh darned cute!
henry200
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Original cord and plug
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An unfortunate rear-ending incident at some point
henry200
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a "make do with what you have on hand" disposable bag solution
henry200
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Must have eaten something that disagreed
floor-a-matic
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Clip on rear end of handle
Was that clip used for the crevice tool's storage?
Was that clip used for the crevice tool's storage?
henry200
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the clip at the back of the handle
is to hold the end of the cord in place when it's wrapped up. You'll find a clip of some sort for that purpose on the R, E (AE) AF, and L too.
is to hold the end of the cord in place when it's wrapped up. You'll find a clip of some sort for that purpose on the R, E (AE) AF, and L too.
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Congrats!
Congratulations on scoring this rare Lux. It will be nice to see it after its restoration, especially since you have the original hose and other attachments!
Congratulations on scoring this rare Lux. It will be nice to see it after its restoration, especially since you have the original hose and other attachments!
Relegated....
to a small town, we just don't see these things here. I've only seen one G in this town and I bought it. I comb the thrift stores routinely (actually, we're down to one thrift) and garage sales. In all the yrs at garage/yard sales, I've never seen a LUX. Seems the LUX salesman here must of had a very a hard time;religious/conservative/cheap. However, the folks with palatial places have/had Kirby's.
I would like to journey to thrifts in larger metro areas, but everyone thinks I'm crazy to. The few times I've gone, I've been told 'you don't need another vacuum'. Probably not, but at least I use the vacuums. How do you 'use' jewelry or the other bling items people collect?
Kevin
to a small town, we just don't see these things here. I've only seen one G in this town and I bought it. I comb the thrift stores routinely (actually, we're down to one thrift) and garage sales. In all the yrs at garage/yard sales, I've never seen a LUX. Seems the LUX salesman here must of had a very a hard time;religious/conservative/cheap. However, the folks with palatial places have/had Kirby's.
I would like to journey to thrifts in larger metro areas, but everyone thinks I'm crazy to. The few times I've gone, I've been told 'you don't need another vacuum'. Probably not, but at least I use the vacuums. How do you 'use' jewelry or the other bling items people collect?
Kevin
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Glad to see you got the item!!! Look forward to seeing the resto!
henry200
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I want to do a first rate restoration on the Lux. After seeing Rick's I can't wait to get mine looking just as beautiful! With Electrolux I always gravitated to the automatic models (what kid wouldn't for obvious reasons) but I'm developing a real soft spot for this humble little darling.
crevicetool
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Well, fantastic -
I'm so glad that machine has been adopted now by a good person.
You will do fine on that machine Neil. And I know what you mean by having a soft spot for the humble little workhorses. No frills, no bells or whistles - but still around today, and ready for it's second life.
Congratulations and keep taking plenty of pictures!
Rick
I'm so glad that machine has been adopted now by a good person.
You will do fine on that machine Neil. And I know what you mean by having a soft spot for the humble little workhorses. No frills, no bells or whistles - but still around today, and ready for it's second life.
Congratulations and keep taking plenty of pictures!
Rick
crevicetool
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Neil,
I'm going to answer your message you sent me later tonight (Thanks for using that system - BTW, ain't it great?)
But I thought I would post pictures on here in response to your message:
The cover and body are just like you said baby blanket blue(s), just like yours - it may be the camera or the photo-handling software. I thought I would show you the difference with comparisons.
I'm going to answer your message you sent me later tonight (Thanks for using that system - BTW, ain't it great?)
But I thought I would post pictures on here in response to your message:
The cover and body are just like you said baby blanket blue(s), just like yours - it may be the camera or the photo-handling software. I thought I would show you the difference with comparisons.
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